Hello friend! I hope you've been having a blessed week. For this issue, we'll be exploring a critical aspect of our faith life - persistent prayer. Prayer is not just about asking once, but it's about continually knocking on God's door with faith and patience.

🙏 Prayer of the Week

Dear God,

We come before You today with open hearts, fully aware of the remarkable power that resides in prayer. Lord, help us to comprehend the magnitude of this tool you have given us. Instill in us a spirit of perseverance that will allow us to pray with relentless faith, believing that You hear us and will answer us according to Your perfect will.

In Jesus' name, amen.

📖 Weekly Scripture

"Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints." - Ephesians 6:18 (HCSB)

🔦 Devotional Spotlight

Our scripture for this week from Ephesians encourages us to pray persistently and never give up. The verse exhorts us to "pray at all times" and to "stay alert in this with all perseverance," which highlights the necessity of persistent prayer in our spiritual journey.

It can be easy to pray once and then move on if we don't see immediate results, but this isn't what God encourages. Instead, He invites us to be like the persistent widow in Luke 18, who kept asking for justice until it was granted. Similarly, we should come before God with our requests, not just once, but continually, and with an expectation that He hears and answers our prayers.

Furthermore, our prayer life should not only be about our needs but should also include intercession for others. As the body of Christ, we are called to bear one another's burdens and to lift each other up in prayer.

So, let's not be discouraged if the answer to our prayers doesn't come immediately. Instead, let us persevere, knowing that God is faithful. He hears our prayers and will answer in His perfect timing. Our job is to keep praying, keep asking, and keep trusting in His unfailing love for us.

📱 Our Bible Reading Plans

Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, it never seems to be enough? That the broken parts of your life - the failures and the heartache - overshadow the possibilities?

In this 7-day Bible reading plan, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, share Scripture and relatable stories of leaning on God through anxiety and learning to embrace vulnerability.

📚 Book Recommendation

• Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller. An insightful exploration into the nature of prayer and its importance in our relationship with God.

• Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific, and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer. This book guides us on how to craft prayer strategies that will hit the enemy where it hurts, letting him know you’re serious about the fight.

• The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson. This book introduces a transformative way of praying that helps us align our prayers with God's will.

♻️ God in Daily Life

1. Pray Continuously: Make prayer a constant part of your day. You can pray while doing routine tasks, turning those moments into meaningful communion with God. Whether you're preparing a meal, driving, or taking a break, use these opportunities to communicate with God, sharing your thoughts, worries, joys, and thanksgivings.

2. Prayer Walks: Go for walks in your local area, and as you do so, pray for your neighbors, your community, and any issues that come to mind. It's an active and engaging way to intercede for others while appreciating God's creation. A prayer walk can refresh your mind, keep your body active, and your spirit attuned to the needs of your community.

3. Pray with Others: Share prayer time with your family, friends, or prayer groups. This not only strengthens your own faith but also helps build a strong community of believers. Praying together forges spiritual bonds, allowing you to experience the joy of seeing God answer collective prayers and encourage one another in the faith journey.

4. Pray Before Decisions: Involve God in your decision-making process. Before you make decisions, no matter how trivial they seem, pause to pray. Ask God for wisdom and guidance. It's a way to acknowledge that God is the leader of your life, and it also keeps your mind and heart open to divine direction and peace.

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🫶 Closing Encouragement

As we step into this new week, let's take hold of God's promise of peace and make the conscious decision to hand over our anxieties to Him. Remember that He cares for us and that His peace surpasses all understanding. He is with us in every situation, and nothing is too big for Him to handle.

Never forget that God gave His Son, Jesus for you. Your value and worth is in Christ. You are worth more than you know. May His peace fill your hearts and minds this week and always.

Much love in Christ,
Brittany Maher

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